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Korean Food: Everything you need to know
Oct 4, 2011
Korean food is as culturally rich and as interesting as any tourist attraction in Seoul. Loads of vegetables, meat, and condiments, prepared in many combinations, make the typical Korean meal. Read our primer on Korean food before digging in to your new favorite cuisine.
Oct 4, 2011
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Dining in Seoul
As you might expect, dining in Seoul is highlighted by its Asian cuisine, featuring its fresh and delicious seafood. Korean BBQ is a good example of some of the world renowned cuisine that you’re sure to enjoy in many of the regional dishes.
Seoul restaurants not only feature the best of Korean cuisine but also many cosmopolitan choices to suit the tastes of the most discriminating international traveler, particularly some of the best Thai food in the world, found notably at Pattaya, with over 100 menu items. Healthy and delicious bibimbap is a source of great Korean dining, which can be found at Jeonju Jungang Hoegwan. Make sure you check out the Hanwoori, a fabulous Korean menu restaurant featuring Shabu-shabu, a boiling pot with vegetables and meat slices.
If you enjoy Thai food when you’re home, you’ll be amazed at Seoul restaurants, where you’ll find the real thing in this really fabulous capital city.
10 Seoul Restaurants
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Asian Live
InterContinental Seoul Coex 3 Asem-Gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, 135-975
Taste all of the Far East at Asian Live. You will find the signature dishes of Korea, Japan, China, and even some entrees from India. There are many private dining rooms, which make a meal here a special experience.
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C Grill
InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas 521 Teheranno, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 135-732
Find the best surf and turf at C Grill on the first floor of the Intercontinental Grand Seoul Parnas. Beef from Korea and Australia are served here along with delicious fresh seafood.
This attraction is at a Recommended Hotel
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Cilantro
Millennium Seoul Hilton 395, 5-Ga, Namdaemun-Ro, Chung-Gu, Seoul, 100-676
Bring the whole family to the Cilantro restaurant inside the Millennium Seoul Hilton. There is something for everyone at this restaurant from steak to sushi, and an expansive gourmet buffet.
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SELHITW-Millennium-Seoul-Hilton-hotel/dining.do
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Hakone
InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas 521 Teheranno, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 135-732
Have a fun and relaxing dining experience at Hakone. Your experience starts by walking over the steppingstones to get to the restaurant that has an outstanding sushi, and sake menu.
This attraction is at a Recommended Hotel
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Hong Bo Gak
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 186-54, 2-Ga Jangchung-Dong, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 100-855
Come into Hong Bo Gak for some delicious Chinese cuisine. You will find all of your favorites here as well as some truly authentic dishes you may not have tried yet, but are sure to love.
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Marco Polo
InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas 521 Teheranno, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 135-732
Choose between you favorite Asian, and Mediterranean dishes at Marco Polo. This restaurant has a huge glass window in front of the kitchen, so you can see your food being prepared.
This attraction is at a Recommended Hotel
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Seasons
Millennium Seoul Hilton 395, 5-Ga, Namdaemun-Ro, Chung-Gu, Seoul, 100-676
Celebrate an anniversary, or special occasion at the elegant and romantic Seasons restaurant. The French cuisine here is some of the best in the city, and the wine menu compliments the food perfectly.
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SELHITW-Millennium-Seoul-Hilton-hotel/dining.do
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Sky Lounge
InterContinental Seoul Coex 3 Asem-Gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, 135-975
Take in beautiful views of the city from the Sky Lounge restaurant, 30 floors up the Intercontinental Seoul Coex. The decorating theme is appropriately aviation, and it is a great place to have a business meeting.
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Ta Ke
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 186-54, 2-Ga Jangchung-Dong, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 100-855
Go to the award winning Ta Ke restaurant to satisfy your Japanese craving. You will find everything from sushi to classic Japanese entrees in this fun and friendly dining environment.
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The Brassiere
InterContinental Seoul Coex 3 Asem-Gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, 135-975
Enjoy delicious food any time of the day at the Brassiere. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a gourmet buffet that is available to guests all day long.

